pe·trol·o·gy (p -tr l -j )n. The branch of geology that deals with the origin, composition, structure, and alteration of rocks. pet  ro·logic (p tr-lj k), petro·logi·cal (--kl) adj.pet ro·logi·cal·ly adv.pe·trol o·gist n. |
petrology [pɛˈtrɒlədʒɪ]
n pl -gies
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) the study of the composition, origin, structure, and formation of rocks Abbreviation petrol
petrological [ˌpɛtrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
petrologically adv
petrologist n
| petrology (p-trl-j) The scientific study of the origin, composition, and structure of rocks. |
petrology
the branch of geology that studies the origin, structure, composition, changing, and classification of rocks. — petrologist, n. — petrologic, petrological, adj.
See also: Geology
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | petrology - the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification geomorphology, morphology - the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms |
Translations
petrology
n → Gesteinskunde f, → Petrologie f
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